Room for Nuance The Steve Wellum Interview
Jan 8, 2026
Steve Wellum, a Professor of Christian Theology and editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, dives deep into systematic theology and covenantal studies. He shares his journey from a pastoral role to academia, influenced by figures like Francis Schaeffer. Discussing his multi-volume work on systematic theology, Wellum emphasizes its role in articulating a Christian worldview. He also explores topics like the historical Adam, theosis, and the interplay between covenants and Christ, all while answering light-hearted rapid-fire questions.
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Conversion At Sixteen
- Steve Wellum describes conversion at 16 after hearing a sermon on the rich young ruler while on vacation in Perry Sound, Ontario.
- He credits faithful preaching, his brother, and a specific sermon that exposed his need for Christ.
Systematics Unifies Theological Disciplines
- Systematic theology unifies all biblical teaching and disciplines into a coherent Christian worldview.
- Wellum calls it the discipline that integrates scripture, history, philosophy, and science under divine revelation.
Leverage Sabbaticals For Big Writing Projects
- Use sabbaticals and institutional support to complete major scholarly projects.
- Wellum credits Southern Seminary's sabbatical policies for enabling him to write his systematic theology volumes.
